Blue Fascinators for Weddings (Royal, Cobalt, Pale and Powder Blue)

Blue never competes with the bride and suits almost every season. Here is when to choose bright blue or pale blue, what to wear with each, and 15 pieces from our London atelier.

Blue fascinators for weddings are one of the safest choices a guest can make: blue is never bridal, it photographs well and it works from spring to winter. The real decision is which blue. Bright blues (royal, cobalt, deep blue) are confident and suit summer afternoons, city weddings and evening receptions. Pale blues (powder, ice, sky, light blue) are softer and belong to spring and summer daytime, garden and country weddings, and the mother of the bride. Navy has its own guide, linked below.

15 blue fascinators for weddings from our atelier

Bright and deep blues first, then the pale blues. Prices include UK VAT.

VENTUS FASCINATOR

£1,650

Royal blue on a round button base, with two large blue net loops reaching out like wings and a tall curling crinoline ribbon rising from the centre. For a fashion-led wedding, with royal blue, navy or crisp white tailoring. Made to order and ready to dispatch within 15 working days.

MAX FASCINATOR

£1,450

A deep blue button with iris flowers fading from deep blue to rich purple, and two tall deep blue buntal swirls arching over them. Tonal with a blue dress, or bold against cream.

SHAWN FASCINATOR

£850

A deep blue mini saucer scattered with silk organza flowers in purple, orange, pink and white. Pairs with soft neutral dressing, and lets you pick up any one bloom colour in your outfit. A daytime and garden wedding piece.

SOL HAT

£1,700

A deep blue sinamay disc worn at an angle, with two large fabric flowers in shades of blue (black and red centres) and a slender orange ostrich quill. Confident against navy or neutral tailoring for a summer wedding.

BLUE KOI HEADBAND

£500

Cobalt blue, with a metal koi fish brooch set with blue rhinestones on the left and two shades of trimmed feathers fanning behind it like a wave. Works with navy or neutral outfits.

MOTMOT HEADBAND

£450

Cobalt blue, blooming into a spray of sculpted feathers with hand-curved edges and a beaded centre. Bright and easy to wear from ceremony to reception.

ICY GRACE FASCINATOR

£900

Icy blue sinamay curving upwards in shell-like waves, set with metallic resin flowers in the same palette, on a wire headband with elastic. Tall but light, for a spring or summer daytime wedding.

WREN FASCINATOR

£1,600

A light blue disc tilted for a modern line, with a spiral of pastel organza flowers in pink, blue and cream and tiny beads at some centres. Pairs with powder blue, blush or soft neutral dressing.

ONYX FASCINATOR

£1,450

A light blue button circled with smooth crinoline, with blue roses, shaded blue leaves and blue organza butterflies around the base. Tonal and soft, for a garden or country wedding.

JESSIE HAT

£1,500

An ice blue side saucer standing upright, with blue and pink iris flowers beneath a crinoline curve. Pairs with powder blue, navy or soft neutrals, and suits the mother of the bride.

FREY HAT

£1,500

A powder blue sinamay hat with a sweeping, asymmetric brim and a cluster of layered blue chiffon roses and leaves along the crown. Soft enough for a morning church ceremony.

BLUE HAZE SAUCER HAT

£1,350

A soft blue saucer worn tilted to the right, with a fine crinoline veil falling across the face and 3D embroidery set with silk flowers and pearls. On a wire headband with elastic.

AZURE CANOPY HAT

£1,450

Light azure blue in silk sateen and sinamay, set at a high angle, with a cascade of hand-made blue silk flowers on the upper left. Secured with a wire headband, elastic and comb for a long day.

OCEAN DREAM FASCINATOR

£1,350

A sea-toned blue button with a wave-like crinoline double swirl, resin flowers and metallic leaves, on a wire headband with elastic. A modern take on pale blue.

ANQA HEADBAND

£400

A padded sky blue headband with bird-inspired embellishments, fine crystal beadwork and sweeping feathers. The lightest way to wear pale blue, and easy to keep on into the evening.

At a glance

Bright blue: when and how to wear it

Royal, cobalt and deep blue are strong colours, so they suit weddings with some energy: a summer afternoon, a city wedding, a contemporary venue, an evening reception. They also hold their own in autumn against darker clothes.

• With white separates or a white jacket: crisp and summery. Keep the dress itself a colour.

• With navy: a darker shade under a brighter one looks considered and works year-round.

• With yellow, orange or fuchsia: bright contrast for a summer wedding. Shawn and Sol already carry warm colours.

• Tonal blue: match the fascinator exactly to the dress, or choose a clearly different shade. Two blues that are nearly the same look like a mistake.

Pale blue: when and how to wear it

Powder, ice and sky blue are daytime colours. They are at their best at spring and summer ceremonies, in gardens, at country churches and marquees, and they are a long-standing choice for the mother of the bride because they are soft without being bridal.

• With navy: the easiest pairing. A navy dress with a pale blue fascinator, or the reverse.

• With blush or soft pink: romantic and light. For more, see our edit of pink and blue fascinators.

• With dove grey or stone: quiet and polished for a formal ceremony.

• Head to toe in pale blue: works when the fascinator has flowers or texture to break up the colour, as Wren, Onyx and Jessie do.

Venue and time of day

Church and country weddings by day: pale blue with a brim or saucer (Frey, Jessie, Azure Canopy). Garden weddings and marquees: florals in either shade (Wren, Shawn, Onyx). City and evening weddings: bright blue headbands and sculptural pieces (Blue Koi, Motmot, Ventus). For a navy outfit or a navy fascinator, see our guide to navy fascinators for weddings.

Every piece here is hand-made in our London atelier: sinamay blocked and shaped by hand, flowers cut and assembled petal by petal, crinoline curled and set one piece at a time. Merve Bayindir is a member of the British Fashion Council, with pieces selected for the Royal Ascot Style Guide. Every order arrives in a custom box, with worldwide DHL Express shipping included.

Frequently asked questions

Is blue a good colour for a wedding guest?

Yes. Blue is never bridal, suits most skin tones and works in every season, which makes it one of the easiest colours for a wedding guest.

What colour dress goes with a royal blue fascinator?

White separates, navy, cream, yellow or fuchsia. You can also match it exactly to a royal blue dress. Avoid a blue that is close but not the same.

What colour goes with a pale blue fascinator?

Navy, blush, dove grey, stone and powder blue all work. Navy is the easiest pairing for both day and evening.

Can the mother of the bride wear a pale blue fascinator?

Yes. Pale blue is a classic mother-of-the-bride colour because it is soft and photographs well without competing with the bride. A saucer or brim such as Jessie or Frey gives the extra presence the role often calls for.

Can I wear a blue fascinator to a winter wedding?

Yes. Bright and deep blues work well in winter with darker outfits and coats. Pale blue is more at home in spring and summer.

See every blue piece in our blue hats and fascinators collection, and for the mother of the bride, our mother of the bride hats. Bright or pale, blue fascinators for weddings are one of the easiest ways to wear colour without competing with the bride.